Even though I have been here in Italy since September, and it’s been nearly three months, I still struggle to adapt to the amount of free time that seems typical in Italian culture. Growing up in the United States and being involved in many clubs, activities, and rigorous coursework, I always knew there was something…
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Friendly Firenze
I feel like I’m pretty well adjusted to Florence, and I thought that I was getting better at blending in with Italians now that I am halfway through my program. But this week has proven otherwise. Although I know now how to navigate the train station and buy museum tickets like a local, today I…
Becoming a Firenze Fiend
Hello everyone, my name is Hailey Latona and I am a senior studying the joint Mathematics-Economics major and a business minor. If you have been reading for a while, you might recognize my name since this is actually my second time studying abroad. Two summers ago, I studied Comparative Economics in Central Europe, and this…
My Skills Acquisition
Through my research experience, I have developed several transferable, or “soft” skills, which will be very useful in both my academic and professional career. The skill which first comes to mind is adaptability. As I am sure many can relate to, for me, this past year has been full of surprises, many of which did…
Learning Across Disciplines
One of the most valuable lessons I have learned in college is the importance of connecting with the people around me. Whether that is introducing myself to someone I am sitting near in the dining hall, attending office hours to ask questions and get to know my professors, or reaching out to classmates in a…
Sharing My Perspective
Effective communication is essential for not just research, but for just about every aspect of one’s professional and personal life. Communication allows for new ideas and inspirations to be transferred from one person to the next and perspectives to be formulated and shifted. Today, I will reflect on the importance of communicating my ideas to…
COVID-19 and Education
My research idea sparked with an interest in learning about how the coronavirus crisis impacts education. What I appreciate most about my research is how relevant and quickly-evolving this idea is. I began this summer with the intention to study how remote learning resources differ across public schools in the Philadelphia area. I was interested…
Introduction: Juliet Flynn
Hi everyone! My name is Juliet Flynn and I am an incoming senior at Pitt studying mathematics and economics. This summer did not go entirely as expected, as I am sure many of you can relate to, which explains why I am a bit late to begin blogging. Originally, I had planned to intern at…